Hindustan Times Lucknow - December 31, 2024
Hindustan Times Lucknow - December 31, 2024
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December 31, 2024
Gomti Nagar Terminal Makes A Grand Debut
At the start of this year, the city welcomed the world-class Gomti Nagar railway station under North Eastern Railways (NER).
1 min
Attack on LMC staff: 4 held; illegal waste market exposed
Police arrested four individuals on Monday for their alleged involvement in the violent attack on Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) staff in Indira Nagar a day earlier.
1 min
Identify spots near schools where illegal drug use takes place
Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh has directed authorities to launch campaigns to identify hotspots near schools, colleges, and hostels where illegal drug use and trade was practised and take strict action against offenders.
1 min
Cops to be Deployed Outside Parks, Malls
Director general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar had sounded an alert and issued instructions for state police officials to take measures to maintain law and order during the New Year celebrations, said senior police officials on Monday.
1 min
Winter's Tale Packs a Punch, Day Temp Drops to 15.2 °C in Lko
The winter made its presence felt with telling effect on the second last day of the year as residents of Lucknow woke up to overcast conditions and the day temperature dropped to 15.2 degrees Celsius (5.9 degrees Celsius below normal) on Monday.
1 min
Another Year With No Permanent DGP For UP
Suspense over the posting of permanent director general of police (DGP) continues for the third consecutive year even after the state formulated a new ruling on November 5, 2024.
1 min
Communal Violence A Blot On Civilised Society
Despite growing education and awareness levels, the communal tolerance levels are seemingly going down, causing strife, loss to life and property, and showing the state in poor light.
1 min
Surprise and Resurgence
The first half of the year witnessed a big surge of Hindutva which ebbed a few months later as the BJP faced a setback in the Lok Sabha polls. The second half saw a recalibration of strategy with markedly different results
4 mins
When the top court wrote new chapter with two key rulings
2024 SAW TWO MAJOR DECISIONS OF THE TOP COURT POTENTIALLY CHANGING THE COURSE OF POLITICS IN UP AND THE REST OF THE COUNTRY. THE TOP COURT'S DECISION BROUGHT AN END TO BULLDOZER POLITICS AND RESTRAINED COURTS FROM ORDERING SURVEYS OF MOSQUES
2 mins
Fire That Engulfed Newborns In Jhansi Hospital
Jhansi was rocked by a major fire at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial Medical College that claimed lives of 10 newborns on November 16 night.
1 min
SP Delegation Visits Sambhal, Hands Over Cheque to Families
A delegation of Samajwadi Party visited Sambhal on Monday and handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of those killed during the violence that took place in Sambhal, on November 24.
1 min
Yogi asks tech universities to set up innovation centres
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed all three technical universities in the state to promote innovation and support startups.
2 mins
IIT Kanpur Alumni Pledge Rs 11.6 Crore to Mark Silver Jubilee Reunion
IIT Kanpur hosted a silver jubilee reunion for its Class of 1999, commemorating 25 years of excellence and achievement.
1 min
U.P. ministers lead roadshows in Delhi, Mohali for mega fair
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday held roadshows for Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 in Delhi and Mohali with senior ministers handing over invitations for the mega religious event to Delhi lieutenant governor Vinay Kumar Saxena, Delhi chief minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann.
1 min
Lko Docs Contribute to Nat'l Liver Failure Guidelines
Doctors from Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) played a pivotal role in developing India's first national guidelines for liver failure management.
1 min
IIT Kanpur Alumni Pledge Rs 11.6 Crore To Mark Silver Jubilee Reunion
IIT Kanpur hosted a silver jubilee reunion for its Class of 1999, commemorating 25 years of excellence and achievement.
1 min
Shyam Benegal's works part of an era, need to be publicised
Shyam Benegal has made immense contributions to the film industry and he is credited for setting up parallel cinema in the country, said theatre artistes, writers and members of the civil society on Monday.
1 min
Mastering frontier techs a need of the hour: Rajnath
Unconventional tools including information warfare, artificial intelligence (AI)-based warfare, proxy warfare, electro-magnetic warfare, space warfare and cyber-attacks pose a big challenge in today's times, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday while addressing officers at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
2 mins
Court Reserves Order on Allu Arjun's Bail Plea
The Nampally district court on Monday reserved its order on the bail plea of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, who is an accused in connection with the death of a woman during a stampede at the premiere of his film Pushpa-2 in Hyderabad.
1 min
Let bygones be bygones: Mamata in Sandeshkhali
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who was visiting Sandeshkhali for the first time since massive protests erupted over land grabbing and sexual harassment of women allegations against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders earlier this year, on Monday urged local residents to \"let bygones be bygones\", saying she does not want to remember the episode.
1 min
Govt inks deals to bolster navy's underwater power
The defence ministry on Monday signed two separate contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to strengthen the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities — for retrofitting its Kalvari-class submarines with air independent propulsion (AIP) systems to enhance their endurance, and integration of electronic heavy-weight torpedoes (EHWT) to boost their firepower capabilities.
1 min
Police probing hotel stay of 'militants'; extortion calls to trader; 5 FIRs lodged
As many as five criminal cases had been registered in connection with the killing of three alleged militants of a pro-Khalistan group in Pilibhit even as more details regarding their intention to visit the district surfaced, said senior police officials on Monday.
1 min
SKM: Release Jailed Farmers, Hike Prices
Thousands of farmers on Monday reiterated their demands of compensation hike for the lands acquired for developmental projects, implementation of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act and the release of jailed farmers, at a \"mahapanchayat\" organised under the banner of SKM at Zero Point.
1 min
2 Held for Assaulting NCC Officer in Kochi
The Incident Occurred Amid Tensions After Over 60 Cadets Reportedly Got Food Poisoning on December 23
1 min
Body found in Scotland river suspected to be of missing Indian student
SANTRA SAJU, A 22-YEAR-OLD STUDENT FROM KERALA, WAS LAST CAUGHT ON CCTV ON DECEMBER 6
1 min
IPS Officer Kumar Gets Additional Charge as CRPF DG
The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an order giving senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar additional charge as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general upon incumbent Anish Dayal Singh's retirement on December 31.
1 min
NCW flags lapses in probe as Anna varsity row rages
A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) has found certain shortcomings following a probe into the sexual assault on the second-year Anna University student, commission member Mamta Kumari said on Monday, even as political uproar over the incident intensified.
2 mins
Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
A day before the Supreme Court's deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death.
3 mins
Row as NC founder's birth anniv excluded from J&K holiday list
A political row erupted in Jammu & Kashmir with the ruling National Conference (NC) and CPI(M) slamming the lieutenant governor's decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and the birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays for 2025.
1 min
4 Bunkers Destroyed in Manipur After Gunfights
Security forces have destroyed four bunkers that allegedly belonged to the accused in the recent firing incidents across Manipur, and occupied three others after gunfights over the last week, police said on Monday.
1 min
Police Arrest 3 With Drugs in North Kashmir
Police arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore & Handwara towns of north Kashmir and recovered contraband substances from their possession, the officials said on Monday.
1 min
Agri ministry rejects charges of recruitment scam in farm body
A governing body member of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the top research wing of the agriculture ministry, has alleged \"escalating irregularities\" in the organisation's recruitments, which the premier agency on Monday rejected as factually incorrect and misleading.
1 min
Army Truck Mishap: Soldier Succumbs to Injuries, Toll Mounts to 6
A soldier succumbed to his injuries at Command Hospital in Udhampur on Monday, taking the death toll involving an army truck's accident along the LoC in Poonch to six, said officials.
1 min
PM Modi Likely to Set in Motion 1st Train from Srinagar to Delhi in Jan
The long wait to see Kashmir getting all-weather connectivity with the rest of India via rail link project is all set to become a reality in January next year with the first Vande Bharat train reaching Srinagar from Delhi.
1 min
BPSC protest flares up, CS holds talks but to no avail
The agitation of BPSC aspirants demanding total cancellation of the 70th BPSC preliminary exam held on December 13 and a re-exam be ordered as they suspect the paper leak compromised the fairness of the exam has flared up sharply.
3 mins
NY Cheer For Hoteliers As Tourists Flock Himachal
The recent snowfall has given fillip to the tourism industry and the main tourist destinations like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie are brimming with tourists, coming to celebrate new year.
2 mins
Tulip plantation starts for full-bloom fest in Feb '25
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has started the plantation of more than 550,000 imported tulip bulbs and the process is likely to be completed in the next two days, with the flowers likely to bloom in February, marking the ninth iteration of the tulip festival in New Delhi, senior NDMC officials said on Monday.
1 min
IMD Predicts More Snow, Rain As Cold Wave Tightens Grip On North
As Per IMD, Cold Wave Conditions Are Likely To Continue For One Week With A Possibility Of Fresh Snow And Rain Between January 1 And 3
3 mins
A year of landmark verdicts and key developments
The year 2024 was an important one for the Supreme Court of India, marked by transformative judgments that reshaped constitutional and legal landscapes, reaffirmed the commitment to individual liberties, and underscored the principles of equality.
4 mins
Victories & Challenges
An understanding with China on disengagements along the LAC was the highlight in 2024, but new challenges emerged for New Delhi in the neighbourhood and elsewhere
4 mins
Labour Markets in Cities See Qualitative Improvement
India's 2023-24 Periodic Labour Force Employment Survey (PLFS), covering urban and rural areas up to June, highlighted a mixed picture of the job market.
1 min
A year marred by great economic uncertainties
Donald Trump will take charge as the US President for the second time on January 20, 2025. This has the potential of unleashing the biggest economic disruption global capitalism has seen.
3 mins
The Return Of Trump
A look at the seismic shift in affairs, both global and domestic, that is on the cards as Donald Trump returns for his second stint in the White House at a precarious time
4 mins
200+ Killed in Spain's Worst Floods Ever
Spain faced its worst flood disaster in modern history and one of Europe's deadliest since the 1970s, as torrential rains on October 29 claimed over 200 lives.
1 min
Rifts split wide open: Old conflicts take centre stage
During the election campaign, Donald Trump claimed that if he was in power, neither would Russia have attacked Ukraine nor would Hamas have attacked Israel.
4 mins
A CUP HIGH, A HOME LOW
With a decisive showing at the T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team ended their 13-year wait for an ICC trophy; but beyond that, red-ball success remained elusive
4 mins
Paris and beyond: Young showstoppers step up
The Olympic year for India may have been a mixed bag, but it was also one that unearthed unparalleled achievements in chess.
3 mins
Hamilton's Mercedes Era Ends With Historic Records, Ferrari Move
Lewis Hamilton's remarkable decade with Mercedes, which began in 2013, culminated in 2024 with his decision to join Ferrari.
1 min
Why Indians Don't Have One Happy New Year
Around midnight of December 31, when several people in India will sit before their television sets (the rest will be busy at parties), they will invariably be greeted with visuals of places in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Korea that have already celebrated \"Happy New Year\", with skylines flaring up in panoramic colours and revellers rocking in sheer joy.
3 mins
Start to finish, golden year for Indian chess
In a year when India's cricket team lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years, sparking a reception in Mumbai befitting the occasion, and shooter Manu Bhaker brought back unprecedented twin bronze medals from the Paris Olympics, chess quietly emerged as the sport that consistently perched the country on top of the world.
1 min
The Choice Before Us: Star Trek or Mad Max
The world is at a crossroads. If we channel resources to ensure equality, manage risks, and enhance autonomy, we can navigate toward a future where technology is a force for good
3 mins
Liberalisation & liberalism: Legacy of Manmohan Singh
The unexpected eruption of nostalgia and admiration for Manmohan Singh from people across the country is testimony to what he stood for.
4 mins
Preparing for the Trump disruption
India has the diplomatic wherewithal to deal with Trump 2.0 even as issues such as H-1B visa and trade will test ties from time to time
2 mins
SC to Hear Terror Convict's Plea Against IS Ban in January
The Supreme Court will hear next month a petition filed by a terror convict challenging the declaration of the Islamic State (IS) and all its manifestations as banned terrorist outfits.
1 min
Greece Launches 'Website Addiction' Campaign
Greece on Monday announced a campaign to protect teens from \"website addiction\" after a similar move by Australia targeting social media companies last month.
1 min
Carter: President, global mediator, Nobel laureate
Jimmy Carter held a unique place in US politics: he was the oldest former president and a Nobel peace laureate, but his one term in office was forever tainted by his inability to end the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
2 mins
Will Close All NGOs Employing Afghan Women: Taliban
The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women.
1 min
Russia pledged to punish culprits of the plane crash
Azerbaijan said on Monday that Moscow had promised to punish those responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Baku says was shot at by Russian air defences.
1 min
Trump Fails to Win New Trial in E. Jean Carroll Sex-Abuse Case
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when a jury found the US president-elect liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.
1 min
At Least 71 People Killed In Ethiopia Road Accident
At least 71 people died in Ethiopia when a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river, according to the spokesperson for the southern Sidama regional government and a statement.
1 min
S Korea to Inspect All Boeing 737s Amid Hunt for Answers
During its second landing attempt, the Jeju Air jet received a bird strike warning from ground control. Minutes later, pilot issued distress signal
3 mins
Market regulator brakes slow retail race on options street
The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) recent measures to cool the retail frenzy in derivatives trading are already bearing fruit, even as more curbs aimed at preventing investor losses kick in next month.
1 min
Housing Sales Decline in 2024, Industry Pins Hope on Budget
New home sales in India declined for the first time since the pandemic, as a sharp rise in housing prices and elevated borrowing costs ruined buyers' appetite in 2024 and the real estate industry is now eyeing the upcoming Budget for favorable economic conditions -- a key to reviving demand conditions.
1 min
Centre asks states to ensure land for wind projects
The central government has asked states to ease land availability for renewable energy projects with a focus on wind power, two people aware of the developments said, citing industry concerns over the pace of progress.
2 mins
BII to Make Final Tranche of Investment in M&M's EV Arm
Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday said British International Investment Plc will make a final tranche investment of ₹650 crore, as against earlier planned investment of ₹725 crore, in its electric vehicles arm.
1 min
Industry seeks tax relief, capex push, MSME boost
FM IS EXPECTED TO AIM FOR A BALANCE BETWEEN GROWTH AND INFLATION THROUGH HER FISCAL POLICY MEASURES IN UPCOMING BUDGET
2 mins
Adani to raise over $2 bn in exit from Adani Wilmar
Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is exiting its 26-year joint venture with Singapore's Wilmar group, raising over $2 billion that it will invest in core businesses such as energy and utilities.
2 mins
SpiceJet Aims To Operationalise 30 Grounded Planes Again
Budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd. aims to operationalise 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, grounded for reasons ranging from payment default to lessors and component shortages, in the next 12-15 months as it seeks to expand its services.
1 min
Rising confidence to fuel economy in 2025: RBI governor
Prospects for the Indian economy are expected to improve in 2025 thanks to high consumer and business confidence, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his foreword to the Financial Stability Report, which pegged the real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.6%.
1 min
Rupee falls 4 paise to end at 85.52 against US dollar
The rupee dropped 4 paise to 85.52 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as dollar demand from importers, foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments.
1 min
Aman, Bhavya give UP a fine start
An unbeaten century by Aman and a fine half-century by skipper Bhavya Goyal helped former champions Uttar Pradesh off to a fine start against Gujarat in their semi-final match of the Cooch Behar Trophy, at the Gokulbhai Somabhai Patek Stadium at Nadiad on Monday as Uttar Pradesh ended Day One at 249/5 in 90 overs.
1 min
UPAA secy in the dock over 'financial anomalies'
Now, it seems that the Uttar Pradesh Athletics Association (UPAA) has 'decided' to end the existence of its secretary Devesh Dubey in the sporting body after seizing all his powers by tightening a noose around him, levelling serious charges of financial and administrative bungling.
2 mins
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